Dolly Parton fandom has reached new heights over the last few years. Her admirers run the gamut: From city slickers to small town folk, conservative churches to RuPaul’s Drag Race. But she’s always been Dolly. So why all the love and appreciation now? Culture writer Justin Kirkland joins Brooke and Aricia to unpack Dolly’s recent spike in popularity, how meeting Dolly set him up for a career in journalism, and what was going on when she tried to turn down a spot in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?!

For more, check out Justin’s podcast, My Year with Dolly, where he breaks down every Dolly Parton album.

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